The largest state park in California boasts more than 600,000
acres of washes, wildflowers and palm tree oases. Keep an
eye out for the endangered peninsular bighorn sheep, known
in Spanish as the namesake borrego. And just outside Borrego Springs, don’t miss Font’s Point, a perfect perch for picturesque sunrises overlooking “California’s Grand Canyon,”
an awe-inspiring landscape of sand-colored arroyos and
sculpted badlands.

TORREY PINES STATE NATURAL RESERVE

This 1,500-acre coastal reserve in La Jolla is a haven for
hikers seeking spectacular views of the ocean and the namesake Torrey pine, the rarest pine tree in the country. Follow
the Guy Fleming Trail past a diverse array of wildflowers,
ferns and cacti to scenic overlooks offering panoramic Pacific
views, then trek down to the sandy Torrey Pines Beach
about 300 feet below. Look for free guided nature walks on
the weekends.